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Juan Carlos Ferrero coaching Ben Shelton

Overview

Juan Carlos Ferrero, a former world number one and Roland Garros champion, is set to become a coach for American tennis player Ben Shelton starting in the 2027 season. The announcement was confirmed via social media by both Ferrero and Shelton, following reports from The Times.

Shelton, who is currently ranked fourth in the world, will add Ferrero to a coaching team that already includes his father, Bryan Shelton. Shelton intends for Ferrero to work alongside his father rather than replacing him, noting that Ferrero brings immense experience and wisdom that could specifically help improve his performance on clay courts. Shelton revealed that he personally initiated the process by asking his agent to contact Ferrero to check his availability. He noted that his father’s lack of ego was a key factor in the arrangement, allowing the team to integrate Ferrero’s expertise. Shelton expressed significant enthusiasm for the partnership, describing Ferrero as “one of the best coaches in the world” and “one of the great minds of tennis.”

The partnership follows Ferrero’s tenure with Carlos Alcaraz, which ended in December 2025 after winning six Grand Slam titles. Since then, Ferrero has worked as a mental coach for golfer Ángel Ayora. While the partnership is officially set to begin during the 2027 winter preparation, some analysts, such as Rick Macci, have questioned whether the move will address Shelton’s specific biomechanical flaws in his backhand and return of serve. Additionally, reports from Eurosport Spain and Tennis Channel suggest Ferrero may also take on a coaching role for Casper Ruud in 2027.

Entities

Ben Shelton · Juan Carlos Ferrero · Carlos Alcaraz · Bryan Shelton · ATP Tour

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Juan Carlos Ferrero reportedly linked to coaching roles for Casper Ruud and Ben Shelton

    Former tennis star Juan Carlos Ferrero is reportedly set to coach Casper Ruud and Ben Shelton starting in 2027.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Ben Shelton announces coaching collaboration with Juan Carlos Ferrero

    Ben Shelton has secured Juan Carlos Ferrero to join his coaching team next season, working alongside his father, Bryan Shelton.

  3. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Ben Shelton to hire Juan Carlos Ferrero as coach for 2027 season

    Ben Shelton has announced that former world number one and Carlos Alcaraz’s ex-coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, will join his coaching team in 2027 to work alongside Bryan Shelton.

  4. [SPORTS] 20 sources
    Juan Carlos Ferrero to coach Ben Shelton starting in 2027

    Former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero will join Ben Shelton’s coaching team in 2027, working alongside Bryan Shelton to target Grand Slam titles.

Sources

bolamarela.pt · deadspin.com · diariodesevilla.es · elmundodeporte.elmundo.es · esport3.cat · essentiallysports.com · gsp.ro · hindi.sportskeeda.com · laopinioncoruna.es · larazon.es · lasexta.com · levante-emv.com · livetennis.it · mejorinformado.com · newsimg.bbc.co.uk · novini247.com · oasport.it · ocio.farodevigo.es · relevo.com · revistaq.mx · rss.elconfidencial.com · saobentoemfoco.com.br · spacemoney.com.br · sport-ivoire.ci · sport1.pl · sportbible.com · sportingnews.it · sportowefakty.wp.pl · tco.se · tenisbrasil.uol.com.br · theathletic.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy · viagemegastronomia.com.br

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history